1997 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #97V112000

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1997 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #97V112000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL OR STEERING SHAFT BOOTS ALLOWS WATER TO RUN DOWN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT SLIP SPLINE CORRODES CAUSING IT TO SEIZE.

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Vehicle 1997 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 7/1/1995 - 6/18/1997 Recalled on 7/29/1997 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 7/30/1997 # Affected 11,366 Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. LEAKS THROUGH THE FIREWALL OR STEERING SHAFT BOOTS ALLOWS WATER TO RUN DOWN THE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT SLIP SPLINE CORRODES CAUSING IT TO SEIZE. Consequences INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT WITH A NEW DESIGN THAT IS INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED ORIENTATION SO NO WATER CAN ENTER THE SPLINES. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8682.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1997 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT 1997 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES 1997 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK